Goals are like a map. They help us determine where we want to end up, and give us personal direction on which to focus our energy.

Catherine Pulsifer

Don't make excuses and don't talk about it. Do it.

Melvyn Douglas

If your determination is fixed, I do not counsel you to despair. Few things are impossible to diligence and skill. Great works are performed not by strength, but perseverance.

Samuel Johnson

In the middle of every difficulty lies opportunity.

Albert Einstein

Success usually comes to those who are too busy to be looking for it.

Henry David Thoreau

Your mastery depends on focus, patience and practice. Not on luck.

Robin Sharma